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J777 DJA

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,472 mi
Last recorded101,472 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited80,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 DJA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 84,671 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,649 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 82,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,231 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 78,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,337 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,357 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 56,560 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn universal joint (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 43,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 20,819 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 13,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 10,089 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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J777 DJA is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J777 DJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J777 DJA registered?

J777 DJA is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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